Re-Posted on November 17th, 2025. 

Pediatric House Calls in Chicago, Oak Park, River Forest & nearby communities Made Easy

High-quality pediatric care delivered right to your doorstep

Parents want care that honors their values and still stands strong on real science. You deserve guidance backed by research, not trends. You deserve simple tools that work and a provider who can explain why they work. You deserve a plan rooted in both faith and evidence.

This is the foundation of Little Steps Pediatric House Calls. I’m ShaTara Coleman, a Family Nurse Practitioner with more than fourteen years of pediatric experience. Every recommendation I give is built on trusted, peer-reviewed, evidence-based standards from sources like the American Academy of Pediatrics, CDC, World Health Organization (WHO), and current clinical research. My faith guides my compassion. The evidence guides my clinical decisions.

Your home becomes the exam space. Your kitchen becomes part of the treatment plan. Your child stays relaxed, supported and safe.

Why House Calls Work Better for Children

Home-based care isn’t a trend, it’s supported by research. A peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care showed that children were calmer and more cooperative when seen at home compared to clinic visits (Bearden et al, 2019). This matters because calmer kids allow for more accurate exams and clearer decision-making.

Evidence also shows that home visits reduce unnecessary emergency or urgent care use. A Health Affairs review confirmed that home-delivered pediatric care decreases avoidable ER visits and improves continuity of care (Mohr et al, 2020). That translates to fewer expensive late-night drives and more predictable care for families.

What a Home Visit Looks Like

You get medical care that is thorough, unhurried and grounded in science.

A calm exam in your child’s own environment.
A full hands-on assessment based on evidence-based pediatric guidelines.
Diagnosis and treatment for fever, wheezing, ear pain, rashes, stomach bugs, allergies and more.
School, camp and sports physicals completed the right way.
Faith-centered, functional strategies backed by research, never guesswork.

Functional, Home-Based Tools That Are Evidence Based

Parents often want natural help they can trust. I only recommend tools supported by research, not old myths or home remedies that don’t work. Here are examples families use successfully:

• Humidity 40-60 percent to reduce viral survival and ease congestion. Supported by aerosol and infection-control studies.
• Warm saline rinses or gargles for throat discomfort. Backed by ENT and respiratory-care guidelines.
• Oatmeal baths for itchy skin. Supported by dermatology research for eczema relief.
• Electrolyte-balanced hydration during fevers or GI illness. Supported by AAP rehydration protocols.
• Warm ginger tea (for age appropriate kiddos) for nausea. Backed by pediatric gastroenterology research for mild nausea support.
• Bland diet protocols for stomach illnesses. Based on clinical recommendations for reintroduction of foods.
• Barrier creams and dry-air control for eczema. Strong evidence in pediatric dermatology, especially in Black and Brown children who often have baseline dry skin.

Nothing I recommend is random. Everything is based on research, physiology and practical clinical experience.

Follow-Up That Supports Real Healing

You receive secure telehealth follow-up, check-ins and clarification as symptoms improve. Evidence shows follow-up improves outcomes and reduces complications. Families appreciate having someone to reach out to instead of guessing alone.

Simple Booking Process

Choose your service sick visit, physical or telehealth.
Select a time mornings, evenings or weekends.
Enter your information insurance or self-pay.
Receive confirmation and visit instructions.

Insurance accepted: BCBS, UnitedHealthcare and Cigna. Medicaid pending. Self-pay welcome. HSA/FSA eligible.

Working With Your Child’s Pediatrician

I partner with your primary pediatrician because continuity of care improves outcomes. With your permission, I send a detailed, evidence-based visit summary to their office so your child’s long-term records stay complete.

Why Families Choose This Model

Lower stress.
Lower exposure to germs.
Faith-centered care supported by solid science.
Functional, practical tools you can use at home.
Clear follow-up so you always know the next step.

Daycare Pro Tip
If your child gets sick at daycare, I can evaluate them there with your and the daycare’s consent. You join through secure telehealth. This keeps care consistent and prevents unnecessary pickups.

Faith-Guided, Evidence-Based Pediatric Care

I believe God gives us wisdom and resources, including medicine, science and the healing tools built into nature and the body. My calling is to blend compassion with research and to help families use what works, not what’s popular.

Your child is a gift. Their care should reflect both grace and evidence.

Ready for Pediatric Care That Honors Faith and Science?

Serving Oak Park, River Forest, Chicago’s West Side and surrounding suburbs.

Book today: www.LittleStepsHouseCalls.com
Text or call: 708-719-9954
Email: [email protected]

Little Steps provides strategic, back-to-basics, fully evidence-based care that works for real families.

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Medical Disclaimer
This blog is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider regarding your child’s health. If your child is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately..